I'm moving to Boston from San Diego in a year, but I don't know a soul there, nor do I know how to get the important stuff (job, apartment) set up from so far away. Questions follow. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 11, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm moving to Washington, DC for a new job that is a huge step up for me. I'd like to have a studio apartment lined up for January 1st and I will have a week to intensively look for a place before my job starts on Dec. 21st. What are some neighborhoods, tips and resources what would be helpful for me to find my perfect place in such a short turn around? My main goal is super convenient car-free living and commuting. [more inside]
posted by Skwirl on Dec 11, 2009 - 17 answers

Twenty-Something Gay couple making the leap to a new city with no connections and potentially limited job opportunities, in a down economy too! The man I'm in love with has fallen in love with Seattle, and after visiting and experiencing the mild climate, nice people, great public transit and relaxed attitude, I've grown partial to the city also. [more inside]
posted by kzin602 on Sep 27, 2009 - 17 answers

I am currently attempting to control a bed bug issue and am moving into a new apartment soon. I need any tips or recommendations to help me ensure that the bugs don't come with me. [more inside]
posted by Ohdemah on Aug 3, 2009 - 3 answers

Help me and my girlfriend combine our two lives into one small apartment (mine)! [more inside]
posted by ORthey on Apr 23, 2009 - 31 answers

Where are some cool places to live in inner-loop Houston? [more inside]
posted by junipero on Apr 21, 2009 - 1 answer

Help me find an apartment in Boston! [more inside]
posted by nasreddin on Mar 28, 2009 - 16 answers

How small is too small for a bedroom in Hell's Kitchen? [more inside]
posted by longwalks on Feb 10, 2009 - 12 answers

I'm a 22 year old engineer who recently visited the Denver area, loved it, and decided after living in upstate NY my whole life (minus college) to try city living. Where should I look? [more inside]
posted by pennstatephil on Jan 22, 2009 - 14 answers

Sort of like a question I asked before, but not quite as whimsical. I've reached the end of the lease with the apartment my wife and I live in. It's up as of February 1st and that's perfect, because we'd like to be out by then. The problem is that they're asking for a 60 day written notice and we just gave them notice today. In the last 7 days, Mrs. Bageena's father died and while we were out of town for the funeral, someone broke into our apartment and robbed us. [more inside]
posted by Bageena on Jan 19, 2009 - 12 answers

Is there a good way to estimate how soon I'd be able to rent out my place? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Dec 16, 2008 - 8 answers

What districts/streets/apartment buildings do you suggest I check out on my mini-vacation to Raleigh, North Carolina. I plan on moving there in the near future and I want to find a place that's in the middle of the action. [more inside]
posted by my_impermanence on Dec 12, 2008 - 7 answers

Moving in with your significant other: Please tell me your stories and general advice. Good, bad, things you wish you'd talked about ahead of time, things you'd do differently. How long had you been together? Do you wish you'd moved in sooner, or later, or not at all? What can one do to make things go smoothly? What changes should I expect? [more inside]
posted by soleiluna on Oct 30, 2008 - 41 answers

Advice, suggestions, recommendations for a couple looking to rent an apartment or house in State College, Pennsylvania (Penn State). [more inside]
posted by billysumday on Jul 7, 2008 - 9 answers

We're moving! Any tips on doing so quickly and efficiently? [more inside]
posted by clcapps on Jun 28, 2008 - 20 answers

As a first-time renter, what should I do to avoid problems down the road, what will I forget to buy that I need, and how can I make it my home? [more inside]
posted by cgomez on Jun 17, 2008 - 39 answers

I'm compiling a list of questions to ask prospective landlords when viewing their properties in Chicago next week. Help me make sure I'm asking everything I should be! [more inside]
posted by c:\awesome on Jun 3, 2008 - 15 answers

How to simplify relocation - renting an apartment in another city [more inside]
posted by Listener on Mar 25, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm looking for the Chicago version of this answer to NYC apartment hunting. [more inside]
posted by c:\awesome on Feb 27, 2008 - 10 answers

I accepted a job in New York City that starts midsummer. I'm in school until the end of May. When do I start looking for a place to live? [more inside]
posted by goingonit on Jan 6, 2008 - 6 answers

What area should I search for an apartment in Savannah/Ft. Stewart area? [more inside]
posted by pinkkitty on Nov 19, 2007 - 5 answers

How much space do I need to store the contents of a one-bedroom apartment, and should I fork over the extra cash for climate-control? [more inside]
posted by jefficator on Sep 4, 2007 - 7 answers

Due to my life as a secret agent, I constantly move house. Futon, possessions, toiletries, books, clothes, my entire life. Living out of boxes sucks, and moving loose unboxed items just sucks. Are there any fancy systems, boxes, thingamajigs that can help? [more inside]
posted by Xere on Sep 1, 2007 - 25 answers

So, I'm relocating to a small (30,000 people) high-culture town in about a week. I'm also starting over from scratch on furniture, and want to outfit a one bedroom apartment nicely. So, I'm looking for both your apartment neat tricks -and- your favorite online furniture seller. [more inside]
posted by lilithim on Aug 3, 2007 - 13 answers

Priorities when choosing somewhere to live? Safety? Size? Location? As new parents to be in an expensive city, help us decide what we can give up. [more inside]
posted by crabintheocean on Jun 22, 2007 - 13 answers

Any advice on moving to a new, far away city, renting an apartment, getting a job, and perhaps attending a college? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 21, 2007 - 10 answers

The wife and I are moving to Boston sometime this summer and naturally I have housing questions. Their are previous questions here, but most are at least a year old. Naturally... [more inside]
posted by UMDirector on Jun 18, 2007 - 28 answers

What can you tell me about East Hollywood/South Los Feliz/North Koreatown? (Los Angeles) [more inside]
posted by crabintheocean on May 27, 2007 - 6 answers

[Chicago Filter] Moving to Chicago in June. Start work 2 days later. No time to go to Chicago before the move. What's the best way to find an apt? (Everyone on CL wants to meet me first, which isn't possible.) [more inside]
posted by moooshy on Apr 28, 2007 - 17 answers

Please help me find a place to live temporarily in Austin, TX. [more inside]
posted by sequential on Apr 25, 2007 - 11 answers

I'm moving to Chicago with my fiancé in August. We're looking for a two bedroom that we won't regret. Oh, and we're poor as hell. Is it even possible to find a two bedroom for less than $1,000? Inside is a list of more particular criteria. [more inside]
posted by ztdavis on Apr 2, 2007 - 21 answers

I'm considering moving to a new apartment with a better location but fewer amenities. Am I going to regret this? [more inside]
posted by clarahamster on Jan 10, 2007 - 38 answers

Posted previously asking about a move to Los Angeles area, more specifically Ontario, California (40 miles NE of LA) I have questions regarding the area, cost of living, nice neighborhoods etc. [more inside]
posted by PetiePal on Jan 3, 2007 - 9 answers

Asking for a friend: Help me find a cheap, safe, and convenient apartment in the Big Apple. [more inside]
posted by unexpected on Dec 26, 2006 - 14 answers

How do I get over my fear of moving? How do New Yorkers deal with this overblown rental market? [more inside]
posted by scazza on Sep 12, 2006 - 11 answers

I have to move by July 30th, and I've started looking for a place. I would prefer a private landlord vs. a managed complex. In my searching, an apartment locator service has come up, and I'm wondering if I should use them. [more inside]
posted by golden_lady on May 16, 2006 - 5 answers

Which neighborhood/apartment complex to choose in North Miami? [more inside]
posted by bilabial on Mar 27, 2006 - 7 answers

Me and the significant other are moving out in about 2 weeks time to our first 1 bedroom apartment. Rent is looking about 1/3 of total income including water, gas and trash (not bad for Southern California) and most of our major furniture/appliance costs seems to be taken care of already. Is there anything we should consider, highlight, or otherwise be aware of before we live the life of paupers?
posted by ilikebike on Jan 5, 2006 - 13 answers

Should I pay for an apartment listing service? [more inside]
posted by jclovebrew on Oct 21, 2005 - 5 answers

How do I tell the USPS to stop delivering the mail of the old tenant of my apartment? [more inside]
posted by symphonik on Jul 20, 2005 - 17 answers

Does anyone have any suggestions for a good way to get in good with my new neighbors? [more inside]
posted by softlord on Jun 10, 2005 - 17 answers

Help me find residential (NON-vacation) housing in San Juan, Puerto Rico please [more inside]
posted by buddha9090 on Jun 9, 2005 - 2 answers

I'm moving into a new apartment this week, and it's pretty small by most standards. Does anyone have any decorating tips for tiny apartments (studios in particular), and suggestions for cheap places to get a new bed and other necessities? [more inside]
posted by Kellydamnit on Jun 2, 2005 - 18 answers

Is there a website that has advice, information, facts, and maybe even a forum for people who are moving out on their own for the first time? Not to college, but getting an apartment or house for the first time? As an example, it might have everything from tips on dealing with a landlord to how to do your laundry. (I know how to do those things, just an example.)
posted by IndigoRain on Mar 1, 2005 - 4 answers

Renting an apartment in downtown Montréal [plus à l'intérieur] [more inside]
posted by Succa on Sep 30, 2004 - 13 answers

Suppose, hypothetically, that I were considering a move to Toronto, Ontario. I've never been there. Can someone give a quick rundown of the city and its neighborhoods? Where should a 30-something single professional from the Boston suburbs look for a nice two-bedroom condo?
posted by jpoulos on Sep 28, 2004 - 12 answers

I have been giving some thought to moving from Australia to Hong Kong for a while (6 months +). What tips would you give to a newcomer to the area - from finding a place to live onwards? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by backOfYourMind on Jan 6, 2004 - 1 answer